BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026: Exam Now on 25 Oct, 1,189 Vacancies

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has revised the exam date for the 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026. As per the updated BPSC exam calendar issued on 14 August 2026, the Preliminary Examination — earlier scheduled for 26 July 2026 — has now been postponed and is tentatively set for 25 October 2026. The 72nd CCE notification covers 1,189 vacancies across various administrative and allied services under the Bihar government. Online applications for this cycle were accepted between 7 May and 31 May 2026, and the recruitment forms part of BPSC's integrated combined competitive examination process. Candidates who applied for the 72nd CCE should watch the official BPSC website for further updates, including the admit card release date, which is typically issued about two to three weeks before the exam. Given the scale of Bihar's state civil services aspirant base, any change to the BPSC exam calendar draws immediate and widespread attention, and candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest confirmed schedule.